According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide :
With engine oil filter change :
The 2.0 liter , DOHC , Zetec engine takes ( 4.25 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of
5W-30 )
5w30 any premium brand.
5w/ 3o is the correct oil type...
As per the amsoil website, 4.6 quarts!
For the 2.0 liter DOHC Zetec - Motorcraft ( FL-2005 ) engine oil filter in a 1998 Ford Escort ( according to the Owner Guide )
WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE : 4.5 quarts / 4.25 liters According to the 2003 Ford Escort owners manual
4.5 Quarts of any 5w30 motor oil.
5W-30 oil in your engine ( according to the Owner Guide )
According to the 2002 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft FL-2005 ) engine oil filter for the 2.0 liter DOHC - Zetec engine
According to the 2003 Ford Escort Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 liter DOHC , Zetec four cylinder engine takes : ( 4.25 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
According to the 2001 Ford Escort Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 liter , DOHC , Zetec four cylinder engine in the ZX2 model takes : ( 4.25 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
For the 2.0 liter DOHC , Zetec engine in a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 : With engine oil filter change : ( 4.25 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of engine oil ) According to the Owner Guide
any kind of oily oil will work. open the hood and put some in the engin and the radiator to keep it well lubricated.